News of the day 19 April 2017
News / Latest headlines
Crime
British cyclist killed in Alcudia was cycling safety activist
The driver has been detained in prison on three charges, one of them reckless homicide.
Tourism
Hoteliers in Calvia satisfied with 80% Easter occupancy
Palmanova and Santa Ponsa have performed better than Magalluf.
Property
Balearics leading the way for foreign property investment
UK investment showed a marked downturn in the second half of last year.
Voting rights
Snub as UK government fails to deliver on voting-rights promise
Tens of thousands of British expatriates living in the Balearics and across Spain are going to miss out on being able to vote.
Business
British ambassador to speak at Bulletin breakfast at Palma convention centre
The British ambassador, Simon Manley, will be speaking at a Bulletin breakfast at the new Melia hotel at Palma's Palacio de Congresos tomorrow.
News / Comment
Edition of 19 April 2017
Comment
History repeats itself
Some people never learn from the past, especially politicians.
Humphrey Carter